Mateada reopenING April

TUESDAY - SATURDAY

Daytime Lounge opens at 11AM

Dinner Service begins at 5 PM

Shows at 9pm

MATEADA is not only a restaurant and music lounge, it is a gathering place to celebrate the vibrance and diversity of our community.  Crafted by local builders and in the image a “community living room”, we aim to bring people together for unique intimate and memorable experiences.  We invite our patrons to come to life with our South American inspired cuisine, exceptional craft cocktails and live entertainment.

SOUTH AMERICAN INSPIRED CUISINE

Starting in 2024, we are launching our new menu and dinner service inspired by our favorite South Amercian dishes, crafted with local and organic ingredients.   Explore the bounty of Salt Spring Island’s local purveyors.  Here are a few of our friends: Francis Bread, South End Sausage, Salt Spring Tofu, Stowel Lake Farm.

Introducing Chef Consultant: Haan Palcu-Chang

Haan Palcu-Chang has cooked at and led award-winning kitchens in Denmark, France, Singapore, and Canada.

His teams have won Best Bar/Restaurant in Paris in 2014 and Best New Restaurant in Toronto in 2020.

As a consultant he has helped open multiple successful concepts around the world including Hero in Paris and Le Bon Funk in Singapore.

DRINK TOGETHER

All of our drinks are crafted in house with magic and love.

Introducing Mateada Manager, and Lead Mixologist: Cory Mason

Our uber talented Cory Mason spent 10 years managing some of the most celebrated bars and restaurants in NYC, creating cocktails, training teams, and consulting on beverage programs. After he left NYC, he earned his masters in brewing and distilling in Scotland and spent 10 years in the UK opening distilleries and creating spirits, as well as commercialized over 30 products, many of which won awards.

LIVE MUSIC

Artistic Director:

Tommy Van Duersen

Our beloved Tommy! Grew up in Kaslo BC, left his mountain town at 18 with a guitar in his hand. He has toured North America, Central America, Brazil, Mexico and beyond with the Boom Booms, and leads Small Town Artillery Collective. Tommy has built stages, organized festivals, managed bands and thankfully has chosen Salt Spring as his home. In the past couple of years, Tommy has brought several hundred incredible musicians to Salt Spring, and really appreciates the opportunity to host so much music after being hosted by so many in his 12 years of touring prior to holding this position.

What’s happening at the Mateada

 

More than just a music venue

Yerba Lounge

Open at 11am, come in to experience the Mateada during the day to meet with friends, have a meeting and enjoy our delicious offerings of beverages including our signature yerba mate drinks. You’ll also find kombucha, herbal teas, and a nourishing offering of soup and bread.

11am - 5pm

 

Licensed outdoor patio

Mateada is a conduit for human connection. Beyond our innovative Nitro Mate, you will also find signature cocktails made from local libations, a fine selection of British Columbian wines, and a revolving list of brews on tap.

So what are you waiting for? Join us for a sip and a show.